Hello everyone. I’m very new to this (my takedown was just eight days ago). Things have generally been going as I expected, but I am struggling to fully empty my pouch. I keep feeling like there is more in there and, sure enough, 10 minutes or so after I get off the toilet I have the urge to go again. Usually after I have this second bowel movement, I am good to go for a couple of hours.
I had a barium x-ray, a scope, and a digital exam before my takedown and there is nothing to indicate I have a structure or other narrowing in my pouch. My surgeon also does not want me to take fiber or Imodium for another week or so, just to make sure my digestion is back to “normal” before I start supplementing or trying to slow things down.
So, any advice or tips on getting that empty feeling? Thanks in advance!